• Rate buydown or price cut? What saves buyers more?,Charles C. Heyward, Jr.

    Rate buydown or price cut? What saves buyers more?

    Rate buydown or price cut? What saves buyers more? The housing market in Prince George's County has shifted, and the negotiating power is moving from sellers to buyers. Across the DC area in August, there were 11% more homes for sale than a year ago, according to Bright MLS. Showings were down 7%, a

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  • Up to $50,000, and almost nobody claims it: Down payment assistance in Prince George's County,Charles C. Heyward, Jr.

    Up to $50,000, and almost nobody claims it: Down payment assistance in Prince George's County

    When somebody tells me they can't afford to buy a home, they're usually right about their situation and wrong about their options. The problem is almost always cash rather than income. Most people I talk to have already been preapproved, or they have a good sense of what they could carry every month

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  • Buying a Home in a Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Market: What’s the Difference?,Charles C. Heyward, Jr.

    Buying a Home in a Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Market: What’s the Difference?

    The real estate market seems to speak a language of its own. You constantly hear terms like "hot market" or "slump," but when you’re ready to buy, the most crucial distinction is whether you are entering a Buyer’s Market or a Seller’s Market. Understanding which one you're in isn't just trivia, it d

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